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Woman shows off R1 900 sweets depot haul, SA loves it: "Now this is called snacking"
A woman took to her TikTok account and showed off R1 900 snacks she got from a sweet depot. South African online users found themselves feeling envious.
Limpopo man plays with lion at game lodge in TikTok video, Mzansi jokes
A TikTok video left South African online users in awe. The clip showed a man playing with a lion caged in a glass at Shekinah Lion & Game Lodge in Limpopo.
Equities sink, oil rallies on fears of Iran-Israel conflict
Asian stocks fell and oil prices climbed Tuesday on growing fears of a wider war in the Middle East after Israel's army chief vowed a response to Iran's unprecedented attack on his country at the weekend. Oil prices rose in Asian trade, having slipped Monday on hopes for a de-escalation following US calls for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to "take the win" and forgo a counterattack.
Even as Olympic costs climb, France says they are quite cheap
The final bill for the Paris Olympics is still unknown but, depending on the point of view, are likely to be expensive compared to original estimates or cheap, when set against other recent Games. Oudea-Castera also argued that compared to the other Summer Olympics this millennium, even a final total bill close to 10 billion euros would be cheap.
China posts forecast-beating growth in first quarter
China's economy grew far more than expected in the first quarter of 2024, data showed Tuesday, even as it is buffeted by a property-sector crisis and flagging consumer activity. It reflects "the fundamental policy shift from a focus on (the) consumer market and service sector to... industrial growth", she added.
Alexandre de Moraes: Brazil judge in feud with Elon Musk
With his stern gaze and shiny-bald head, Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes has emerged as one of the most powerful and polarizing people in Brazil by probing far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro's alleged attacks on democracy. The immensely powerful judge, who also heads the Superior Electoral Tribunal (TSE), is hated by the far right, which accuses him of censorship and abuse of office.
Pakistan and IMF discussing new multi-billion-dollar program, finance minister says
Pakistan has initiated discussions with the IMF over a new multi-billion dollar loan agreement to support its economic reform program, its new finance minister told AFP on Monday.
Swiss watch brands making time for India
Swiss watchmakers are increasingly turning their sights towards India thanks to a new free trade agreement that is due to gradually open the doors for luxury timepiece exports.
Cheap Chinese steel threatens jobs in Latin America
Latin American metal workers are clamoring for higher import tariffs as cheap Chinese steel floods the region, threatening hundreds of thousands of jobs linked to the industry. As the pressure increases, steel plant bosses and workers in countries like Chile and Brazil -- the top producer in the region and number nine in the world -- are pressing governments for higher import tariffs.
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